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Naslov In November 1996, becoming a member of the Council of Europe, Croatia joined the oldest European organization whose principles have remained unchanged since its founding until today – the promotion of ideals and standards of democracy and the rule of law, as well as the protection and respect of human rights.01.01.2010. | Press releases

116. session of the Committee of MinistersKolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration, took part in the 116th Meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on 18-19 May in Strasbourg. In her speech Minister Grabar-Kitarovic has underlined the irreplaceable authority of the Council of Europe in the field of human rights protection, promotion and safeguarding of democratic standards and rule of law. Excellency in the mentioned areas qualifies the CoE as an indispensable partner in the European Union accession process. 24.05.2006. | Press releases

115. Committee of Ministers of the Council of EuropeMr Pjer Šimunovic, Assistant Minister for Multilateral Affairs and International Organizations in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and European integration of the Republic of Croatia, took part in the 115th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe that was held 16–17 November 2005 in Strasbourg.22.11.2005. | Press releases

Dr. Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia in Strasbourg, September 27-28, 2005The Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Dr Ivo Sanader, finishing its two-day visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, met the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Terry Davis on 28 September 2005. After an open discussion on current activities of the Council of Europe, Prime Minister Sanader invited Secretary General Davis to visit the Republic of Croatia next year when Croatia celebrates its 10-th anniversary of membership to the Organisation. 29.09.2005. | Press releases

Delegation of ECRI visiting Croatia 20-23 Sept. 2004A delegation of the Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) is visiting Croatia 20-23 September 2004. The purpose of the visit is to gather information about the Croatian government’s efforts in fighting racism and other forms of intolerance. Members of the delegation were received at the Croatian MFA by Assistant Foreign Minister Damir Kušen.21.09.2004. | Press releases

Minister Žužul taking part at 114th session of the Committee of Ministers of CoECroatian Foreign Minister Miomir Žužul is taking part at the 114th session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, taking place 12-13 May 2004 in Strasbourg. Foreign Ministers from 45 members of the Council of Europe discussed the reform of the European Court of Human Rights, the 3rd summit of the Council of Europe and its contribution to international was on terrorism, as well as the current political issues.31.05.2004. | Press releases

Dubravka Šuica elected first vice-president of the House of Local Authorities of the CoE''''s Congress of Local and Regional AuthoritiesAt the plenary session of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities held in Strasbourg, Head of Croatian delegation Dubravka Šuica was elected by a majority of votes (90 out of 130) for the first vice-president of the House of Local Authorities of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, as well as the first vice-president and member of the Bureau.31.05.2004. | Press releases

Europe Of Citizens – Parliaments And Civic Participation How Democratic Is Our Democracy?Although it may seem at first glance that a lot has been said about this topic that has been preoccupying great thinkers and social theoreticians, as well as contemporary societies for quite some time, it still cannot be claimed that the topic has by any means lost its topicality or importance.18.05.2004. | Press releases

Neven MADEY, Croatian Ambassador to the Council of Europe, The issue of holding the Third Summit is yet again on our agenda. It arose from a dear sense that the changes our continent is undergoing call for the definition of new priorities for this pan-European Organisation. But the simplicity of this conclusion is contradicted by the prolonged and complicated debate process in bringing about this decision. I would like to therefore reiterate the main grounds behind Croatia´s support for holding the Summit next year in Warsaw.13.05.2004. | Press releases

Statement by Miomir Žužul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of CroatiaI feel honoured to participate, for the first time, in the work of the Committee of Ministers in a common effort to provide political impetus to the important achievements of the Council of Europe in the light of the emerging challenges.12.05.2004. | Press releases